President Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Monday night to attend the Dubai Expo 2020 which aims at forging new partnerships and inspiring ground-breaking solutions across key industries worldwide.
The Expo also seeks to raise awareness about the worldwide issues that mankind faces and will also provide an opportunity for networking and the promotion of international connections.
President Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver a statement on ‘Ghana Day’ to the over 100 participating countries that will be exhibiting their unique cultures and technical innovations.
While in Dubai, a couple of business engagements have been lined up for the President including holding bilateral talks on matters of mutual interest with the Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Also, the President is expected to participate in a Business Forum under the auspices of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).
The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Keyerematen, and the Presidency and Foreign Ministry officials.
He is expected back home in Ghana on Thursday, March 10.
In his absence, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead.
Source: thenewsroomonline